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bolster a cold chisel having a broad blade splayed towards the cutting edge, used for cutting stone slabs, etc bolster [′bōl·stər] (engineering) A plate for maintaining a fixed space between stacked heat exchangers or heat-exchanger shells. (metallurgy) A block of steel to which drop-forging dies are attached. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| WITH Tom Thumb's assistance she carried the bolster down-stairs and across the hearth-rug. However, the duke contrived to hide the ball under his bolster and as soon as the door was closed he tore off the cover of the ball with his teeth and found underneath the following letter: It was as though the great brute by this show of fearlessness, and through the medium of his wild voice, was endeavoring to bolster up his courage to the point which would permit him to take the rifle in his hand. |
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